Candied Carrots

📜 Collection: Unknown One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A delightful recipe for tender candied carrots glazed in brown sugar and butter. Perfect as a sweet and savory side dish for any family meal.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins35 minsNone6 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Small baking dish
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
6 medium-size (about 2 lbs.)CarrotsWashed, pared or scraped, whole
3/4 cupBrown sugarFirmly packed
6 tablespoonsWaterNone
3 tablespoonsButterOr margarine

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Cook Carrots

  1. Set out a small baking dish.
  2. Wash and pare or scrape 6 medium-size (about 2 lbs.) carrots.
  3. Cook whole 6 medium-size (about 2 lbs.) carrots 15 to 25 minutes, or until just tender.

Step 2: Make Glaze and Bake

  1. Meanwhile, combine in a small saucepan 3/4 cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons water, and 3 tablespoons butter.
  2. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Drain 6 medium-size (about 2 lbs.) carrots and place in baking dish.
  4. Cover with sugar mixture.
  5. Bake at 350°F about 10 min., or until 6 medium-size (about 2 lbs.) carrots are completely glazed, baste occasionally.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Carrots can be boiled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to assemble and bake.


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